How to figure out chords for a song

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

There's a small mistake at 2:03. It should say 2:Am, 3:Bm and 6:Em. Thanks to observant viewer Best Dad (who rocks!) for pointing that out. The rest of the video is correct. I really should have more coffee while I'm editing these.

[@alysononoahu8702]

I knew what you meant

[@marcelohuerta8046]

Muy bien me gusto practicare

[@kuvang6088]

I want to know the number and chords list for the most songs are following the minor chords by order the number as you put order for the major by number. For example, for major GABCDEFG 1,4,5. I want to know for minors order. Thank you so much.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

@@kuvang6088 I'm not sure what you're asking, sorry

[@8ball_Envy]

Ahh please no Bms

[@richellmcknight446]

I sure wish someone would have given me an intro into diatonic cords like this 40+ years ago! Even tho I was taught to read music, all the Italian terminology, and major scales, and basic chord structure, they left out the 2 most important things that would have opened the world of music up for me- diatonic cords, and relative major and minor! I only learned these concepts a little over a year ago, when I took up guitar! I played piano from childhood, and cello all thru school, and I always felt like everyone was part of some mysterious club that I'd never belong to, because I didn't understand these 2 simple concepts! And so while to play a melody by ear came easily to me, I STRUGGLED to figure out the chords unless they were simple, and didn't have a clue how anyone just knew where to go! I think ALL music students should be taught these concepts from the beginning, so thank you for this easy break down!😁💖 I know there's Someone watching this that was in the same position I was who is eternally grateful to you right now for unlocking the mystery door!!!😁💖

[@VV-lq4di]

Unlocked a big mystery. 1 4 5 or if it does not work look for minor chords. Slowing down to half speed. Didn’t know one could do that. Very very helpful.

[@delphinepeyton6060]

I like the way you explain the chords and showing your fingers where to play the chords. And slow teaching is good. Thank you

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@8ball_Envy]

Geez ur wonderful for beginners. I nearly gave up because i thought i was looking too simple at something others made sound complex. Here, im doing really better then i thought

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Thank you.

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[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Wow, thank you!

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I love the way you teach..It's really good to learn from your sessions.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Thanks!

[@joannebeauchamp5684]

Hi Jamie...Great lesson! Your easy-to-understand instruction answers a lot of questions I had about how to put a song together.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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Hi Folks I like The Way - Jamie Anderson - does not Rush o r Get half way a Lesson & Video Stops & You have to Stop & Continue on another Video - She is in my Opinion especially for People with Difficulties - Brilliant.

[@lornahudson45]

I've been wondering that for a long time. You explain it so clearly! That's so wonderful. Thank you.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

WOW! You are the best teacher on Earth! You made that make so much sense to me. My son was trying to explain it to ne, but he has never had a lesson & plays strictly by ear. I stopped trying to play for years age, bc the other teachers i watched, didn't make sense to me. I'm going to yo watch all of your videos & try again.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad I could help you!

[@saundersd1962]

Probably one of the most useful lessons on KZbin for someone starting out learning an instrument and music thanks Jamie

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@allenrhodora6054]

Wow...Jimmie..you are a good teacher...i learn alot..i have my guitar..3..days ago..a new learner...

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@harrybickerstaff1492]

Definitely helpful and clearer than other stuff I've looked at. Thanks for making it all seem (nearly) possible. Now it's up to me to put the time and work in. Thanks!

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@MasterGuitarFrets]

Cool concept and very useful for the beginner guitarist. Once thing I always did or do is play bass notes until I find the correct note then play the chord. Work pretty good to

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

I've used that trick, too. Should've put it in the video. :) Thanks for watching.

[@scottmcculloch4217]

hello from Scotland thanks for helping me out

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

You're very welcome. Hello from Canada.

[@tabithacommey7818]

Great lessons from you Mom. Really appreciate it ... Easy to work along

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you Jamie for teaching us this hard yet easy fun instrument..I bought a beautiful gutair...

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

You're very welcome! Keep playing.

[@chandrasekhar4557]

Very useful video..Thank you for sharing

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@stringman509]

Thank you Jamie I've just started playing songs and sometimes for get the chords this will help a lot so I can work them out x

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

You're welcome!

[@eugenedegeorge5084]

Hello Jamie. once again-- thanks again. I've learned more from you in the past few months then I have in many many years. You've made retirement a lot more fun. 🤘😊

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Good! :)

[@alysononoahu8702]

Good for 2nd spike of COVID stay at home

[@andrearechtfertig1698]

I just realized that the 1-4-5, which are C-F-G Major chords match the three Major Chords surrounding the C-chord on the circle of fifths (C is in the middle and to the right of C is G and to the left of C is F! I have been using the circle of fifths to figure out the major and minor chords, and didn't realize that those are the I-IV-V chords!

[@alexdongallo7954]

This video really helped me out, always wanted to write songs and after watching this video. I wrote a song and finding the right chords thanks! I am just a self taught strummer and been also watching your finger Plucking, I am slowly working it and your videos has helping me become a better player. I would like to learn how to solo and be able to jam with others. If you can help me I would like to talk to you about lessons.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad my lessons are helping you. I have a long waiting list for lessons so it may be a few months before there's an opening. Sorry. These blues lessons will help you to solo: kzbin.info/aero/PLOQxX1VhvmZzjaTNNjrcsRDFEPyeH-ldg

[@sylvaincote8216]

very useful thank you jamie

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@JenniRenee]

You are an amazing teacher! Thank you 💚

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[@DarbyandGill]

Really useful and good lesson. Thank you.

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[@1974xaviers]

Thanks your lessons are very helpful....

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[@d.l.huntministries8131]

Excellent Video lesson , Thanks for all that You do...

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@milind6621]

Very nice lesson Jamie

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[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Fantastic lesson! Thanks!

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

You're very welcome

[@francismaloney8775]

Love ya... You're a great teacher 🙋‍♂️💕

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@francismaloney8775]

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[@BuzzyWhitlowIndy]

You are a good teacher

[@liveconcerts7550]

She is the best. She makes it simple and understandable.

[@gregnuttall3637]

Thank you so much, I appreciate this, I've been needing this.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

You're welcome, Greg.

[@davek.5939]

Very informative : Change chords after 1 or 2 measures. Love it!

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Thank you

[@radhaannamalay3179]

Sounds good

[@BeeBumper]

All I know about chords is genesis used ABACAB and it sounded awesome

[@jimmymatuguina5752]

Thanks for the info I'm beginning to learn more

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@ladyskellington3296]

Thank you Jamie, this was awesome x

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[@gogtv]

Thanks for sharing! 🎸

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[@gogtv]

Jamie Anderson ✅ subscribed hope you do the same

[@MultiVivekshah]

Thanks 😊 It's really helpful to me I am a beginner.

[@MJ-sj9ho]

Thank you so much great lesson !!!!🙂

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@joepall323]

You have a great voice !!!

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Thanks, Joe.

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Thanks jennie

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You're welcome

[@Theslavedrivers]

Excellent teaching approach, here.

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Your a great teacher keep it up

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[@pixmanroa]

Thank you so much. Great info and very useful for this biginner

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad I could help you, Bill.

[@leonjones7326]

Jamie thank you!!!!

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@craigpainter1816]

Just joined! Lil older and trying to learn guitar. Thanks.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

You're never too old to learn. It's all about the practice. Keep playing!

[@smokeychumchum]

1 4 5 majors add 2 3 6 minors thankyou

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Yes. There's a small mistake in the subtitle at 2:03 but you've got it.

[@AbbyMarmionMusic]

This is great!

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Thanks!

[@hridoykishore6329]

Wow !

[@stringman509]

Just subscribed Jamie you have helped me a lot here xx Colin 🇬🇧

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Thanks, Colin!

[@wesleymallin9509]

Second video; second comment: YOU ARE MY NEW FAVOURITE GUITAR PERSON ON THE INTERWEBS. If you can figure out a way of me getting back the hours I’ve wasted watching ego-driven guitar tutorials next the would be fabulous.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

😁 I have a lot of skills but I can't give you back that time.

[@Augustin_f6b]

thanks a lot man for this video

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

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[@roaddad1]

I believe there is an error in your video. In the key of G, 2: Am, 3:Bm, 6: Em . You have 2, 3, and 6 listed as Em, Am, and Bm respectively. Check the video at the 2:03 time. Anyway, I do appreciate the lessons. Thx

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Yikes! Thanks. I'll see if I can correct that.

[@sucorodias9725]

Hello Jamie, I find you make learning easy. I have seen many of your videos. Basically I'm concentrating on the strums. Can you kindly guide where I start . Do you have a sequence of videos for learners? Thanks

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad you're enjoying my lessons. You might want to start with this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGPKpKKOrtpopqc You can also pick out songs you want to learn where I show strumming: Leaving on a Jet Plane, Amazing Grace, Knocking on Heaven's Door and more.

[@magaucher]

I just started to watch your videos and you have so many, where do I start. I have little experience and play some songs but need help in most areas, cords, STRUMMING, I seen to strum the same way all the time. Thank you for you time and videos. Mark

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

If you want to focus on strumming, this video will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIu8k5ahhtZ8e8U

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

If you haven't been playing long, this lesson will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIeVe4WDos53kNE

[@kumudu84]

Very informative

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad it was helpful.

[@guitarsbybart7894]

If you feel you need to change chords in the middle of a measure, the song is probably written in 2/4 time.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

True.

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[@JamieAndersonMusic]

@@guitarsbybart7894 thanks, I really appreciate that! I taught there a few years ago and loved it.

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[@delphinepeyton6060]

Thanks what l do. I look and follow their fingers.

[@Lumaweg-3.0]

I am happy to watch you. And here I am your new friend.

[@waygone6657]

Cool! I think I almost got it. Seriously, I'm terrible at music but you make it seem much simpler. :-)

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad I could help you. If you haven't already, please subscribe

[@waygone6657]

@@JamieAndersonMusic Yup, already subscribed. Hopefully work will lighten up soon and I can get some lessons from you. :-)

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

@@waygone6657 Thanks

[@poonamattri2638]

Jamie please give lesson of pink panther tune please

[@benvanasperen6995]

Hello, Jamie. Thank you for the fabulous lessons. I have a question for you. I am just a starter and allmost 71, but it's a lot of fun. I tried to play Spanish music.. I play the chords good but It's very difficult to held my fingers on the same string. When i strum fast 001120 to 002330 to 004550 and back 002330 and 001120 my fingers are not on the right (same) string anymore. Strum is up;down;down;down;down.String 3 finger1, string 4 finger 3, string 5 finger 2. Is there a trick to hold your fingers on the same string? Thank you for your answer. Again thank you, also for your everlasting smile.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Glad you're enjoying the lessons. I'm not sure what you're asking me. In general, if you slow things down and master them at that speed, then you can gradually speed up (a little every day) and that should fix the problem. You might also need to warm up a little more if it's a problem with stretching your fingers far enough to reach certain strings.

[@edwardbanzon4946]

Hi Jamie. Thank you for teaching me to play the guitar. Can I request you to play Gentle on my Mind?

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

I'll put that on the list, Edward. It may be a few months before I get to it. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@stevenprince9907]

Hi Jamie please could l ask a question? How would you play a picking pattern for Bobby Goldsbro's song Honey? There doesn't seem to be one anywhere and l would love your take on it. Keep well and stay safe Jamie under these horrendous conditions.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Thank you -- same to you. The original is strummed but if you want to fingerpick it, it would sound nice with B321B321

[@stevenprince9907]

Thank Jamie. If it was strummed would you recommend DDUUDU?

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

@@stevenprince9907 That would work. So would DDUDDU

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

@@stevenprince9907 That would work well.

[@coinoplaundryman810]

What if you have a tune wrote out in music but how to fit the words to that tune to make it into a song?

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Look at where the tune seems to resolve at the end and that might be the key, then use my method from there.

[@becooldontfreez]

Hi Jamie, I know the chords for the song "who knows where the time goes" by Sandy... but it so difficult to know where does the word fall on the chords... it very difficult... Do you think you can have couple of videos on explaining song structures, bars, tempo and how the works sometime don't start in the beginning of bar... that is what I think is happening with this song that I am having the problem with. I tried, there no good lesson video for Who knows where the time goes. If you can explain that will be great. Thanks

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

That's a hard one to do since every song is different. As I say in this video, in general you want to stay with a half, whole, or several whole measures for each chord -- a measure is a whole strum pattern. Get solid with the guitar part before you sing. I touch on that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGGbpIh6j8igpaM

[@johnhynes3039]

Thanks Jamie, learning lots from your videos. Can you do a video on Knockin on Heavens Door by Bob Dylan with its strumming pattern?

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

I'll add that song to my video lesson list. It might be a while since the list is long. :) Meanwhile, try DDUDDU and use these chords: www.heartwoodguitar.com/chords/dylan-bob-knockin-on-heavens-door/

[@tammieschiller397]

hi! Love your tutorials! Wondered what strumming pattern are you using for the beginning of Proud Mary in this tutorial?

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Thanks! I'm playing DDUDDU

[@tammieschiller397]

@@JamieAndersonMusic THANKYOU SO MUCH!

[@tammieschiller397]

@@JamieAndersonMusic I wasn't through the tutorial yet, and noticed you did inform which strum, silly me, thanks!

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

@@tammieschiller397 No worries. :)

[@honorerukundobararengana7318]

My mammy, good evening; I wont to tell you that I love your lesson on guitar; and I love so a guitar. but I don't have it. I wish you all the best comes from our God.

[@stringman509]

What about if its tarts with a minor chord

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Similar rules apply. Maybe I'll do a video to teach this.

[@lunjouteofficial]

I was look for this type of KZbin who can teach me when to change chords when the song is different. But still i am not goot at it.. I feel like G and C is the same ture so i am really confused when to change the chords please can u give me more advice?

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Generally, you don't change chords until you've been through the entire strum pattern at least one time. I'll have a future video on this topic so stay tuned.

[@lunjouteofficial]

My problem is that... Not the changing of chords but when to go which chords to go when the song tune is high or low.. Because it seems like when the tune same to me for G and C. Or Em. How to know oh its G or C like that.

[@ראובןאטיאס-ז9ס]

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[@totisiturralde7836]

So where Em came from?

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Not sure what you're asking.

[@totisiturralde7836]

Jamie Anderson . . . Never mind

[@filomenadias4605]

Jaime l love your videos. Could you please provide chords for NO MAN CAN LIVE AS AN ISLAND. It's a Mother Mary song.

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

I don't know it, sorry.

[@glendajane100]

Sounds easy .

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

It can be, provided you're not trying to figure out jazz or classical.

[@tedklampett1737]

you probably don't have time to, but if you do, would be good if you could show us the chords to "I just can't imagine" by Peabo Bryson. :)

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

I don't know it, sorry.

[@tedklampett1737]

@@JamieAndersonMusic that's ok.

[@Deedianamarie3880]

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[@primitiveassembly199]

this doesn’t help trying to find out how to play sleepytime trio songs

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

emo hardcore is out of my wheelhouse.